The "Q" section of the Chicago Tribune, for Sunday, July 20, offered this information about AIDS:
*25 MILLION people have been killed worldwide by AIDS over the past 20 years.
*80 MILLION people will have died of AIDS by 2010.
*In 2002, 1.9 BILLION dollars was spend on AIDS prevention worldwide.
*5.7 BILLION dollars will be needed annually for prevention of AIDS by 2006.
In the coming seven years, more than two times as many people will loose their lives to AIDS than in the previous 20 years. These statistics are shocking! Who are we kidding about prevention?
Given that we are talking about a FATAL illness, why have the numbers spiraled in Europe and the USA? The doctors have gotten the word out about abstinance or safe sex, so why do people still risk their lives?
I understand about wanting to get laid. I understand about making love. I understand about drug addiction. I don't understand about risking my life for either. How many people will die before it's finally brought under control?
Comments (5)
Many more it seems unfortunately. We can preach all we want about condoms, but there are some who still don't use 'em!
Posted by Dr. D. | July 20, 2003 8:53 PM
Posted on July 20, 2003 20:53
yes, the answer is as Dr. D says many more, or too many. So many keep thinking 'not me'.
Posted by Desiree | July 20, 2003 11:54 PM
Posted on July 20, 2003 23:54
People do a lot of crazy things under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and as long as people continue to do these things, (read for the foreseeable future) then AIDS will continue spiralling. When you are under two juice or two spliff, AIDS looks a lot less frightening...
Posted by Mad Bull | July 21, 2003 10:30 AM
Posted on July 21, 2003 10:30
You're right about the "Not me" mentality. You both made me think further about AIDS, and when AOL gets it's act together, I have a little more to say about it. Thanks for your comments.
Posted by Buffy | July 21, 2003 10:31 AM
Posted on July 21, 2003 10:31
Mad Bull, I know you're right. My lack of understanding is due to the fact that I don't do recreational drugs, and am a modest drinker these days. But, I can remember taking stupid risks. You have a valid point.
Posted by Buffy | July 21, 2003 10:35 AM
Posted on July 21, 2003 10:35